DMRC Submits Completed Detailed Project Report for Metro Rail Project

Bhubaneswar: A significant step has been taken towards realizing Bhubaneswar’s metro rail aspirations as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) successfully wraps up the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the upcoming metro rail project in the capital of Odisha. In an official meeting held at the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation, the DMRC handed over the completed…

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Former Indian Women’s Hockey Captain Rani Leads Special Strikers Camp at Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar: With the goal of nurturing diverse hockey talent in Odisha, former Indian Women’s Hockey Team captain, Rani Rampal, has initiated a women’s strikers camp at the iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. This unique camp, organized by the Sports and Youth Services Department of Odisha in collaboration with the Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance…

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Odisha CM present Suraj Award and honours Bahanaga train tragedy heroes

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik marked World Organ Donation Day by bestowing awards upon the families of Suraj Award recipients and recognizing the efforts of volunteers, institutions, and response forces who provided unwavering support during the Bahanaga train tragedy. Reflecting on the tragedy’s aftermath, the Chief Minister stated that the swift emergence of human values and…

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Centre releases funds to Conserve Chilika Lake Under National Plan for Aquatic Eco-Systems

Bhubaneswar:  In a significant move, the Centre has disbursed funds for the preservation and management of Chilika Lake in Odisha. The allocated funds fall under the ambit of the National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-Systems (NPCA). Approval for the Integrated Management Plan (IMP) for the conservation of Chilika Lake was granted by the Centre…

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Writers stresses on Preserving Vanishing Indigenous Languages

Bhubaneswar: The two-day All India Tribal Writers’ Meet commenced at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University, concerns were raised about the disappearing indigenous languages, with nearly 40% of the world’s 7,000 languages and dialects, spoken by various indigenous groups, already lost. K Sreenivasarao, Secretary of the Sahitya Akademi, conveyed that the dwindling languages reflect a broader…

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Odisha CM Launches ‘Mo Jungle Jami Yojana’ to Empower Tribals

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the transformative ‘Mo Jungle Jami Yojana’. The scheme aims to uphold the rights of both individuals and communities entitled to forest land. Furthermore, it envisions the integration of all developmental programs with this scheme, fostering stability…

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Empowering Youth Champions: OCOY kicks off in Bhubaneswar, Igniting Climate Conversations

Bhubaneswar: A three-day Odisha Conference of Youth (OCOY) kicked off, focusing the issue of climate change. Organized by the Youth4Water Plus platform and supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Y20, G20, the Animal Climate Health Save Movement, and UN agencies, the conference brings together various stakeholders to address pressing environmental concerns….

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Odisha Declares Hepatitis as a Notifiable Diseases

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha government has officially designated Hepatitis “B” and Hepatitis “C” as notifiable diseases. According to a notification issued by the Health and Family Welfare department, all healthcare facilities operating within the state are required to promptly report cases of Hepatitis (both Hepatitis-B and Hepatitis-C) without delay. Under the authority…

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E-Audio Guided Tour launched at Kalabhoomi Museum

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the e-audio guided tour at Kalabhoomi Museum. A part of the Odisha Crafts Museum, this e-audio tour is available in three languages – Odia, Hindi, and English. The audio guide serves as a personal companion, leading guests through captivating narratives and providing insights into the displayed artefacts. This immersive…

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